Is Polyvinylidene Difluoride safe in cosmetics?
Polyvinylidene Difluoride has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyvinylidene Difluoride
Also known as: Ethene, 1,1-difluoro-, homopolymer, PVDF
INCI: POLYVINYLIDENE DIFLUORIDE
Polyvinylidene Difluoride (CAS 24937-79-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding agent, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Binding agent, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyvinylidene Difluoride.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyvinylidene Difluoride.
Known Synonyms
Ethene, 1,1-difluoro-, homopolymer
PVDF
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Binder
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
CEDI
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyvinylidene Difluoride allowed in the EU?
Polyvinylidene Difluoride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyvinylidene Difluoride do in cosmetics?
Polyvinylidene Difluoride functions as: Binding agent, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 24937-79-9.
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